Power metal outfit Serious Black have announced their next studio album, Keeper Of The Light, scheduled for release on January 29, 2027, via Perception (a division of Reigning Phoenix Music). To support the release, the band will embark on an extensive European tour alongside Rhapsody Of Fire.

The album maintains the band’s established power metal framework, driven by melodic hooks, classic up-tempo rhythms, and the distinct vocal delivery of frontman Nikola Mijic. The record was produced by Mario Lochert and Bob Katsionis, focusing on a clean, modern heavy metal production style.

As a first preview of the album, Serious Black have released the lead single Last Man Standing, accompanied by an official music video. The track serves as a direct, anthemic piece centered on themes of perseverance and personal determination.

For bassist and producer Mario Lochert, the single’s message reflects common real-world challenges faced by creative artists.

“For me, this song is more relevant than ever when you look at today’s society,” Lochert explains. “Someone who believes in themselves, pursues their own goals, and wants to achieve something is often laughed at or not taken seriously. You hear comments like, ‘You’d be better off learning a proper trade.’ It was no different for me back then. But the initial laughter later turned into envy and resentment. Last Man Standing is precisely about this journey and about staying true to your own path despite all the opposition.”

Last Man Standing is available now on all major digital music platforms.

Artwork by Ingo Spörl

Keeper Of The Light Tracklist:
1. Last Man Standing
2. Final Ride
3. Guardian Of Eden
4. Majestica
5. Light Up the Sky
6. Keeper Of The Light
7. Party In The Sun
8. Little Bird Fly
9. Rise Of A Hero
10. Bad Surprise
11. Lords Of Metal

SERIOUS BLACK Tour Dates:

07.01.27 – DE – ESSEN Turock
08.01.27 – NL – TILBURG O13
09.01.27 – DE – SIEGBURG Kubana
11.01.27 – UK – LONDON Underworld
12.01.27 – UK – MANCHESTER Rebellion
13.01.27 – UK – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill
14.01.27 – FR – LILLE The Black Lab
15.01.27 – FR – VAUREAL Le Forum
16.01.27 – FR – LIMOGES CCM John Lennon
17.01.27 – FR – BORDEAUX Rocher de Palmer
19.01.27 – ES – MADRID Revi Live
20.01.27 – ES – BARCELONA Salamandra
21.01.27 – FR – MONTPELLIER Victoire 2
22.01.27 – FR – TOULOUSE Metronum
23.01.27 – FR – RIOM La Puce a L’Oreille
24.01.27 – FR – COLMAR Le Grillen
26.01.27 – DE – ERLENBACH Beavers
27.01.27 – CH – PRATTELN Z7
28.01.27 – FR – GRENOBLE L’Ilyade
29.01.27 – IT  – MILANO Alcatraz
30.01.27 – DE – LINDAU Vaudeville
31.01.27 – DE – MUNICH Backstage
02.02.27 – HU – BUDAPEST Analog Music Club
03.02.27 – SK – NITRA JS Retro Bar
04.02.27 – CZ – PRAHA Futurum
05.02.27 – PL – KRAKOW Studio
06.02.27 – PL – WARSAW Stodola
07.02.27 – DE – LEIPZIG Hellraiser 
08.02.27 – DE  BERLIN Orwo Haus * 
09.02.27 – DE  HAMBURG Logo* 
10.02.27 – BE  KORTRIJK  DVG Club*
11.02.27 – DE  STUTTGART Wizemann * 
12.02.27 – DE  SELB Rockclub Nordbayern *

* Headliner Shows without Rhapsody of Fire

Photo credit: Markus Konetzka